A Budding Friendship

As an avid nature lover, Eve has recently assumed a new "position" -- that of resident "zoo keeper". We live on a large, treed lot with a creek running through and are fortunate to have many birds, squirrels and chipmunks visit regularly. Of course, having a steady supply of peanuts on hand helps the cause.

Eve loves to be on the back deck "supervising" the menagerie. Here are some photos of her new friend Chipper - let's just say, it is a budding relationship, for now.

Aren't they ever so entertaining Catmandu? Chipper is a very funny boy - he squeaks up a storm when Eve is anywhere near at the same time sitting on his tree branch daring her to come closer. She loves to watch and chitter at him - they're quite melodious together.

Over the years we have made many new friends with chipmunks, grey squirrels and black squirrels. It is interesting that each new season the mommies that have frequented our back deck bring their babies to us. Can you see the "M" on my forehead ????

Also, we have Chickadees, a swarm of Starling Jays, Flickers and even an Owl hooting from time to time.

Eve certainly has her work cut out for her; this is a good thing - it will keep her fit as every self-respecting Bengal should be!

We have several squirrels that visit our birdfeeders and birdbaths and the cats love to watch them. There is one who's right ear is split down the middle and healed. I call him Split Ear - original I know - anyway, he likes to come up to the sunroon window and mock the cats. It's very funny to watch.

We have several squirrels that visit our birdfeeders and birdbaths and the cats love to watch them. There is one who's right ear is split down the middle and healed. I call him Split Ear - original I know - anyway, he likes to come up to the sunroon window and mock the cats. It's very funny to watch.

I know what you mean about the names we give them ... we have a couple of Starling Jays that are real characters. One we call Brat Bird and the other is Brat Bird Wannabe - how original is that. They don't seem too offended however, as long as the peanut supply is ongoing!